(Common) Wall Lizard Podarcis muralis

The Wall Lizard, also called the Common and European Wall Lizard, is native to much of Western and South-eastern Europe (including Turkey but excluding southern Spain/Portugal). It has been introduced to southern UK and to the USA. It is a variable lizard in pattern and colouring. Male and female can look quite different. Above is a male with typical mottled flanks.

The female Wall Lizard is also variable. Above is a typical brown form.

The mottled flanks of these lizards in southern France are the key determinant between Common Lizard and Common Wall Lizard.